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AFC Challenges, Compliance, World Digest

How cartels became terrorist groups and what it means for us

July 25, 2025 /Leave a comment

On January 20, 2025, United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump signed executive order 14157, titled "Designating Cartels and Other Organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists.” As the name suggests, the order allowed for the designation of Mexico-based cartels and various criminal...

AFC Challenges, Compliance, Fraud, Money Trails Brazil, World Digest

A growing concern in Brazil’s digital gambling market

July 3, 2025July 11, 2025 /Leave a comment

What began as a popular form of online entertainment has now become the subject of in-depth investigations led by tax authorities and financial regulatory agencies. The explosive growth of sports betting platforms—driven by a still-developing regulatory framework and the widespread use of mobile devices—has begun...

Europe Express, June – August 2025, World Digest

The effects of recent AML regulation in the EU and the U.K.

June 11, 2025July 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (U.K.) have undergone significant changes in recent years, reflecting the emergence of new technologies, evolving financial crime risks, the expansion of digital assets and the increasing importance of data transparency. As financial...

AFC Policy, Fraud, Global Financial Crime Review, World Digest

Huione Group and the Rise of a Financial Crime Superhub

May 16, 2025June 4, 2025 /Leave a comment

In May 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a decisive step in the global fight against cyber-enabled financial crimes. In a historic Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), FinCEN identified Cambodia-based Huione Group as a financial institution (FI) of primary money laundering concern under...

AFC Challenges, AFC Policy, Compliance, Global Financial Crime Review, World Digest

Turkey’s Approach to VASPs

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 /Leave a comment

As a result of developments in the field of cryptography and cryptocurrency assets—which continue to evolve as an alternative to the existing financial system—relevant international organizations have increased their efforts to guide countries. It is well known that the financial system not only encompasses the...

Europe Express, March – May 2025, Sanctions, World Digest

Instant Payments: A Sanctions Revolution or Burden

March 19, 2025March 21, 2025 /Leave a comment

Ten seconds―that is all it takes to break payment barriers across European borders under the European Union’s (EU) new Instant Payment Regulation (IPR). Entered into force in April 2024, it requires all payment service providers (PSPs) to receive instant payments as of January 9, 2025,...

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Chloe Hatten and Astrid Andersson: Mitigating Wildlife Crime

March 2, 2025February 28, 2025 /Leave a comment

ACAMS Today sat down with Dr. Chloe Hatten and Dr. Astrid Andersson, postdoctoral researchers at the University of Hong Kong, for World Wildlife Day 2025. Dr. Hatten is focusing on wildlife trade issues in Hong Kong from a conservation genetic and forensic research approach. She is...

Brexit’s Minimal Impact on the U.K.’s Money Laundering Dilemma

Europe Express, Français, World Digest

L’impact du Brexit sur le blanchiment de capitaux au Royaume-Uni

February 5, 2025February 6, 2025 /Leave a comment

Nous nous proposons dans cet article de nous arrêter sur 5 caractéristiques qui font de la Grande-Bretagne un territoire particulier en matière de crime financier et plus particulièrement en matière de blanchiment de capitaux. Le marché eurodollar, les Offshore Financial Centres, l’intermédiation financière non-bancaire, le...

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AFC Challenges, Practical Solutions, World Digest

Combating Financial Crime: Collaborative Efforts in the U.K. and Europe

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 /Leave a comment

Within the European Union (EU), legislative developments such as Article 75 of the EU regulations play a pivotal role in fostering a secure and cooperative environment for information exchange among law enforcement authorities of member states. This regulation mandates the establishment of designated single points...

AFC Challenges, Human Trafficking Awareness Month, World Digest

Operationalizing the Intersection of Money Laundering and HT

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 /Leave a comment

In July 2008, the contentious case of United States v Jeffrey Epstein laid bare some systemic challenges in prosecuting human trafficking (HT) cases. Epstein's financial resources allowed him to negotiate a controversial plea deal, which resulted in him serving only 13 months in a county...

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Beyond the exchange: Laundering crypto through luxury goods

Leveraging national security priorities for an enhanced counter-fraud response

Malaika Oringo: Empowering and supporting human-trafficking survivors

How cartels became terrorist groups and what it means for us

Kathleen Ellertson and Laura Taylor: The art of supporting veterans

When secrets become currency: A deep dive into insider trading

World Digest

How cartels became terrorist groups and what it means for us

A growing concern in Brazil’s digital gambling market

The effects of recent AML regulation in the EU and the U.K.

Huione Group and the Rise of a Financial Crime Superhub

Turkey’s Approach to VASPs

Instant Payments: A Sanctions Revolution or Burden

Chloe Hatten and Astrid Andersson: Mitigating Wildlife Crime

L’impact du Brexit sur le blanchiment de capitaux au Royaume-Uni

Combating Financial Crime: Collaborative Efforts in the U.K. and Europe

Operationalizing the Intersection of Money Laundering and HT